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Tuesday was a dismal night for British clubs in the Champions League but it should be business as usual for Arsenal at the Emirates, with boss Arsene Wenger warning that his side will not be complacent against the Ligue 1 Champions in North London.

Montpellier defender Cyril Jeunechamp is expected to be disciplined after punching a French journalist in the face following a league match. The club were forced to issue an apology after several players confronted L’Equipe writer Jose Barraso after a critical article in the sports newspaper. Senegalese striker Souleymane Camara misses the match through suspension, although Younese Belhanda – who scored for Montpellier in their home match with Arsenal – returns from a ban.

Striker John Utaka (thigh), defender Hilton (groin) and midfielder Karim Ait-Fana (knee) are not fit enough after their injuries, but defender Garry Bocaly should return from a hip problem.

Stat Attack

If Arsenal and Schalke both win their games on Match Day Five, both sides will qualify for the next stage.

Montpellier are already eliminated from the Champions League, but can still qualify for the Europa League if they win both remaining games and Olympiakos lose both of theirs.

Only Nordsjælland (27) have fired in fewer shots than Arsenal (30) after four Match Days of this season’s Champions League.

Montpellier have won just one of their last 12 matches in European competition (W1 D4 L7).

Defeat against Schalke ended a run of 14 home games without defeat for Arsenal in the Champions League (W12 D2).

The Gunners have only conceded 18 goals in 30 Champions League matches at the Emirates, keeping 16 clean sheets. Ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham this weekend, Arsenal had kept just one clean sheet in their last 14 games in all competitions.

Montpellier have won just 42% of their 50/50 duels in the Champions League this season, a lower percentage than any other team.